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A Hattiesburg man recently became the second employee to die in a workplace accident at a Mar-Jac Poultry Plant in the last six months. In late May, Bobby Butler, 48, died in an accident that involved a piece of heavy machinery. The exact cause of his death or the conditions under which it occurred are…

Even as more people stayed home during the pandemic, the number of workers who tested positive for marijuana went higher. New data from Quest, a major employee drug-testing lab, found that 2.7% out of 7 million workers tested positive for marijuana in 2020. This is up from 2% in 2016. If more people are showing…

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) that happens as a result of a workplace accident can lead to permanent disability and even death. There’s no question that brain injuries are among the most serious workplace injuries. Accidents involving head injuries happen every day in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Suffering the loss of a loved one due to a work-related death is something no person should ever have to go through. Sadly, every year thousands of families are forced to endure this tragic and often traumatizing experience. While trying to cope with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one is hard enough,…

While there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel, the pandemic continues to have a wide impact on our daily lives, including workplace safety. Workers are under more stress now than ever before and, as a result, can pose a risk to themselves and others on the job. Learn what can…

Not all workplace injuries happen on the construction site or warehouse floor. When discussing what actions you should take after a car accident, personal injury law is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Workers’ compensation applies to car accidents in some cases, however. At Tabor Law Firm, P.A., we represent workers who were…

Some of the most serious and life-changing injuries workers sustain on the job are burns. Not only do burns cause a significant amount of pain, but they can also be disfiguring and have a lifelong impact. Those who work around hot stoves, on construction sites, around hazardous materials, and around electrical sources or boilers are…

All Mississippi workers are exposed to at least some injury and illness risks on the job. Professions that involve working with hazardous or toxic chemicals are particularly dangerous. Workers in some professions are regularly exposed to toxins in the air they breathe. Workers who become ill as a result of toxic exposure at work can…

  Debilitating injuries at work can happen without warning. If you sustain a serious injury and can no longer work, you might wonder how you get the financial support you need to live your life. Fortunately, the federal government provides a safety net called Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for those who qualify. If you…

Suffering a work-related injury can turn your life upside-down. The last thing many people want to deal with is the paperwork that comes with any visit to a health care professional. They figure someone will have records of what was said, done, ordered, prescribed and so on. In a computer. In a filing cabinet. Somewhere.…